AP Herbal Medicine & Formulations 2

Question 1

Which Ayurvedic formulation type is known as 'Arishta' and how is it prepared?

Accepted Answer

A fermented liquid prepared by boiling herbs in water then fermenting with dhataki flowers

Answer

Arishta is a fermented liquid preparation where herbs are decocted in water and the strained liquid is fermented using dhataki flowers or jaggery, producing a self-generated alcohol that acts as a preservative.

Question 2

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is classified in Ayurveda primarily as which type of herb?

Accepted Answer

Rasayana (rejuvenative)

Answer

Ashwagandha is classified as a Rasayana herb in Ayurveda, renowned for its adaptogenic, rejuvenative, and tonifying properties that promote longevity and vitality.

Question 3

What distinguishes 'Asava' from 'Arishta' in Ayurvedic formulations?

Accepted Answer

Asava is prepared with fresh herb juice without prior decoction, while Arishta uses a decoction

Answer

Asava is prepared by fermenting fresh herb juice or cold infusion without boiling, whereas Arishta starts with a decoction (boiled extract) that is then fermented.

Question 4

Triphala churna consists of which three fruits?

Accepted Answer

Amalaki, Bibhitaki, and Haritaki

Answer

Triphala ('three fruits') is composed of Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellerica), and Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) in equal proportions.

Question 5

In Ayurvedic herbology, 'Guggulu' (Commiphora mukul) resin is primarily used for which condition?

Accepted Answer

Hyperlipidemia and joint disorders

Answer

Guggulu is primarily used in Ayurveda for managing hyperlipidemia, obesity, and joint disorders like arthritis due to its lipid-lowering and anti-inflammatory properties.

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AP Herbal Medicine & Formulations 2